Iron refining and the making of steel

We refined bog iron by forging and folding it, which was a very time-consuming process. We produced hardenable steel by re-smelting iron and by using a carburising pack. We needed steel to make a cutting edge for the axe.

 

By Vegard Vike
Published July 6, 2016 11:06 AM - Last modified Aug. 7, 2020 9:29 AM